Key information
Date: Sunday 21 April 2024
Time: 12:00pm to 6:00pm
Venue: Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London, WC2N 5DN, GB
Cost: FREE
Event details
Join us on Trafalgar Square this April to celebrate everything brilliant about England and being English.
Now in its 17th year, the Mayor of London's annual St George's Day festival is back to turn London's most iconic square red and white in honour of our patron saint.
The main stage will be hosted by singer songwriter Harleymoon Kemp, who'll be performing some of her latest songs, alongside an exciting mix of traditional and contemporary acts including Folk Dance Remixed, Tom Carradine (Cockney sing-a-long), West End Kids, Twist and Pulse and She's Got Brass.
Enjoy an afternoon of silliness with Tootles and Nibs as they challenge you to take part in their English Pentathlon; learn how to Morris dance and compose your own sea shanty.
Deck yourself out with medieval costumes and strike a pose next to our fiery Dragon; enjoy a carousel ride or have your face painted.
Alongside the Beer, Pimms and Gin tent there's also a feast of tasty food delights to tuck into.
The day wouldn't be complete without a quick selfie with London's famous Pearly Kings and Queens.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Square.
Happy St George's Day.
Event Programme
The main stage will be hosted by Harleymoon Kemp and features:
Join in an array of fun activities across the day including:
Family zone hosted by Tootles & Nibs - Take part in our English Pentathlon: Five thrilling events celebrating English eccentricity and quirky traditions.
- Welly Wanging: Let loose and compete in the ultimate rubber boot tossing challenge.
- Pancake Toss Racing: Race against the clock flipping pancakes with finesse.
- Competitive Jigsaw Puzzling: Test your puzzle-solving skills in a head-to-head battle.
- Human Crufts: Embrace the spirit of competition in this unique event inspired by the famous dog show
- Bubble Olympics: Engage in an exciting competition for all the family.
Get Crafty and create your own vibrant rosette inspired by the traditions of Morris Dancers and May Queens.
Deck yourself out with medieval costumes and strike a pose at our St George & Dragon Selfie Station.
Grab and hanky and learn the art of Morris Dancing.
Sea Shanty sing-a-long performances and workshops.
Sing along to Sea Shanties and Folk Songs with The Snottledogs and craft your own sea shanty.
Emily's Face Painting – Transform your face into something fun and creative.
St George and the Dragon walkabout - Watch out for St George and his dragon roaming the Square
Carousel – A gentle carousel ride for your little ones to enjoy - £2.50 per ride.
Pearly Kings and Queens – grab a selfie alongside London’s famous Kings and Queens
Tuck into some tasty food delights:
- Berlin Doner Kebab
- Churros
- KARA.PIN.CHA
- Koreanese Corn Dog
- Elvaquero
- YOUBAO
- Sausages and Hog Roast
- Sheesh & Babs
- Thainese Street Food
- Mr Bombay
- Whippy Ices
Beverages - Choose a nice cold beer or treat yourself to a Pimm’s or Gin from one of our two bars.
Feedback Survey
Thank you for taking part in this short survey about the St George's Day. The results of this research will help us understand in more detail your experience of the event.
The research is being carried out by Walnut Unlimited, an independent research company. The survey should take no more than 5 minutes to complete.
As a thank you for your time we will enter you into a prize draw, with 1st place being £250, 2nd place being £150 and 3rd place being £100. The prize will be awarded as a digital Amazon or Love2Shop voucher – you will get to choose if you are selected as the winner.
Who is St George?
St. George's Day is celebrated on 23 April annually, and is recognised as England’s national day — the anniversary of his death in 303 AD. Admired for his bravery — the patron saint of England has captivated British imaginations since the Crusades and the Hundred Years' War.
Save the date in your diary, for what's set to be another live extravaganza in Trafalgar Square.
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Plan your visit
How to get there
Please do visit the transport websites detailed below, for advice on road closures and latest diversions.
- You can plan your journey with TfL’s Journey Planner.
Bus
- Routes 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 23, 24, 53, 77A, 88, 91, 139, 159, 176 and 453.
- All these routes lead to Trafalgar Square. However, 9 and 15 are heritage buses and do not have a low-floor.
- Visit the TfL website for more information on buses.
Tube
- The nearest Underground station with step-free access from platform to street level is Westminster. This is served by the Jubilee, District and Circle lines. Outside Westminster station buses 12, 24, 88 or 453 have low-floor buses which call at a stop within 150m of Trafalgar Square.
- Charing Cross Underground station is served by the Northern and Bakerloo lines. It is the closest Tube station. However, it does not have step-free access.
- Visit the TfL website for accessible Tube maps.
National Rail
- The nearest railway station is Charing Cross. It is 325 metres away, approximately 3 minutes’ walk. Charing Cross rail station offers step-free access and a step-free route to Trafalgar Square.
Dial-a-ride
- Find out about registering and pre-booking Dial-a-ride services.
Accessible parking
The nearest Blue Badge parking spaces to Trafalgar Square are:
- St Martin’s Street – five spaces - 321 metres from Trafalgar Square
- Outside Canada House – one space - 33 metres from Trafalgar Square
- Suffolk Street – one space - 644 metres from Trafalgar Square
- Spring Gardens – one space - 321 metres from Trafalgar Square
To find other blue badge parking bays nearby, please search the City of Westminster’s website using the postcode WC2N 5DN.
To see where the bays are, click the ‘View results on a map’ button on the search results page.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible public toilets are available on the lower terrace of Trafalgar Square. This is on the west side of the square to the left of the central staircase. These will be open and free of charge during the event.
- Trafalgar Square’s cafe is wheelchair accessible and has a low-level counter and induction loop. Free drinking water is available at the east side water drinking fountain.
- All staff and stewards will be briefed on disability awareness.
- Event stewards will be available to assist wheelchair users travelling between the upper (north terrace) and the lower terrace levels of Trafalgar Square.
- The accessible viewing area will be at the top of the central staircase. Some seating will be available for companions in the viewing area, and for those less able to stand. An area with hearing loop will be available.
- A Mobiloo wheelchair accessible portable toilet will be provided on the north west corner of Trafalgar Square (on the upper terrace). The mobile toilet has a hoist and changing table. Mobiloo users needing to use the hoist must bring their own sling with them. This is for your own safety and convenience – and to prevent any cross-contamination between different users. Further details can be found on the Mobiloo website.
- BSL Interpreters will be present on the main stage. A picture in picture will also be displayed in the right hand corner of the screen which is positioned on the left side of the main stage.
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Get Involved
Want to join us at St George's Day Festival in 2025?
- Are you a budding performer, stallholder or caterer?
- Do you have an idea for a great activity that would be the perfect fit for St George's Day?
- Are you a sponsor looking for opportunities to promote your business?
We'd love to hear from you, so please get in touch at [email protected]